chic mom style

It is the last chance to dress up for the year! Why not go big? If you've been playing it safe so far this year, maybe the big night is the time to step out of your fashion comfort zone. I think a sassy red jumpsuit is one of the best and easiest New Year's Eve outfit ideas. ...read more

It's the season of travel, and I need great fashion pieces that can keep up with me. I've got a slew of flights, train trips and car trips and I want to be comfortable while also looking pulled together. I always try to stock my closet with clothes that WORK. After 40 years of ...read more

Giving the gift of style isn't always easy. There's sizes to get right and of course, you've got to get the style too. For many moms, holidays can be stressful. There are lot of outfits you have to put together for parties and most of us don't have a ton of time or money to put ...read more

I'm always looking for new ways to style denim. Denim is such a staple in most women's wardrobes because it's incredibly versatile. It's great for work or play. I admit I've been in a bit of a skinny leg rut, so this week I'm trying a new silhouette -- the wide leg cropped. ...read more

It's that time of year, when I start dreaming of snow. As I write this I'm heading to Colorado to do some early reporting on the season. While I love spending time in the mountains, my "real"  life is in NYC. And it snows here too! And it gets really, really cold. While my ski ...read more

It's unanimous, women love the athleisure trend. We've finally earned a fashion trend that not only looks good and is good for us. Because, the more you wear clothes that can go to the gym, well, the more often you might actually do it. Sure, moms have been wearing yoga pants ...read more

For a bit of style and sophistication, you can beat sequins. It's like an instant party every time you wear them. But for many women, sequins can be intimidating. That's why I'm sharing tips for styling sequins. You've got plenty of time to shop for your holiday looks, why not ...read more

Weekends are made for easy, sporty style. To make pieces like a puffy vest or a sweatshirt feel fresh, the trick is to try a trendy fall color like burgundy. The color trend for fall style is burgundy and I'm smitten. It's rich and works perfectly with all the dark denim in my ...read more

One last photo shoot with my in-house (and I mean that literally) interns. This set of photos was taken by by youngest daughter on her last day of summer break. We spent a ton of time together last week and we talked a lot about my business and telling stories. I told her I use ...read more

Now that summer is winding down, I'm pausing to reflect on the pieces I've worn time and again. I love recognizing what is working or me and sharing it with other moms. This cabi shirtdress has become a wardrobe staple. It's easy to style and is the summer dress I wear time and ...read more

Cabi has been a part of my closet for six years. I can't imagine getting for fall without cabi fashion in my life. This year, I was invited to a special event hosted by my friends Audrey and Vera to preview the line and do a little shopping.  Getting Ready for Fall with Cabi ...read more

I wish I was the girl who could carry the cute, little tiny bag. You know, the adorable clutches and sweet cross-body bags. But I'm the girl who needs her laptop, her chargers, a hairbrush and 17 lip glosses. Inevitably, my bag is larger and more utilitarian. I've been on the ...read more

There's a heat index warning in NYC for most of this week. It's too hot to wear anything complicated. When I'm getting dressed in the morning I'm reaching for classics. This week I say, "think pink for summer outfits." A touch of pink with a mostly white outfit is perfect for the ...read more

Do you dress in red, white and blue to celebrate the summer holidays? Over the years, I have refined the art of wearing the patriotic colors without looking like I am stepping into a parade. This year, I have another fun outfit idea for July 4th. I'm wearing red, white and blue ...read more

Hello summer! It's time to lighten up and play around with clothes. Enough with the serious stuff. Today I want to talk about why the top summer fashion trend is the jumpsuit. I found this great one-piece linen jumpsuit from Splendid. It was the perfect piece to wear to our ...read more

Summer dresses are definitely my favorite. I love the simplicity of it all. All I need is one item of clothing, plus a great pair of shoes and, BOOM, my outfit is done. While I love strappy dresses, when I have a business meeting or event, I don't like to feel overly revealed. ...read more

I have a ton of fun trips coming up. We're off to Portugal with the kids and then, later, Paris without them (got to keep the romance alive!). Of course I'm going to need the perfect bag for summer travel. This sash bag is the solution to my packing issues. It's stylish and ...read more

Getting dressed is so much easier when you fill your closet with great closet building blocks. I'm talking about the perfect pair of jeans, tops that are versatile, and accessories that make your outfit pop. Great Closet Building Blocks I've been wearing these cabi jeans all ...read more